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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.52, 661.01 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.52, 661.01 and 346.68 is: 477.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.52 : 661.01 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.52/661.01 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.52x = 661.01 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.52x = 229,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,159.16/479.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.89

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